Gwen Crist

Biography

Gwen Crist has lived in SLC for over 35 years. Raised on an organic farm, she has always been passionate about local food and an advocate for small farmers. Gwen served on the Board of Directors for Slow Food Utah for more than 11 years, and as Chairperson for 10 years. She is an avid farmer’s market supporter and self-described market groupie. She currently serves on the Board for Urban Food Connections of Utah and recently participated on their Strategic Planning Committee, as well as the UFCU Local Food Microgrant Fund review committee. During her time on the Board for Slow Food, Gwen worked with other organizations to develop the Eat Local Week program, the annual Honeybee Festival, and the yearly fundraiser “Feast of Five Senses” which helps to fund the local food and farming community through a microgrant program. Gwen has an extensive and intimate knowledge of the local food community, as well as experience in organizing events and educational activities, grant writing, and non-profit management.